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Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is off to a great start.
What's Inside:
- Speech and Debate in the News
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Activating Equity Award Available to Your Members
- Public Forum Debate Breakdown
- Tournament Resources
- And More!
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Speech and Debate in the News
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We’ve curated a list of articles from journalists, columnists, educators, and others that explain the benefits of speech and debate. They may be useful in convincing administrators, parents, students, or donors to support and participate in speech and debate. Check out the list »
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Nominate Your Members for an Activating Equity Award
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Do you know an organization or group of individuals dedicated to building a culture of equity in middle school and high school speech and debate? Nominate them for the NSDA Activating Equity Award! The winner will receive $5,000 and recognition at the National Tournament this June. NSDA membership is not required to be nominated. Find out more »
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Welcome to Coaching Speech & Debate Video Series
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Do you have new coaches this season? Would you like a simpler way to deliver your "new coaches’ spiel"? Then you’ll love our new Welcome to Coaching Speech & Debate Video Series! Unlike our NSDA Coaching Course, which focuses solely on coaching NSDA events, this series offers a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the activity—making it perfect to share with your new coaches or anyone interested in starting a program.
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Free, Live Online Multicultural Learning Sessions for Coaches
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The Multicultural Learning Alliance (MLA) is a learning community for coaches starting or early in their DEI journey and/or passionate about understanding and supporting their students from all identities, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. It is a judgment-free zone where coaches can ask questions and develop strategies to engage in diverse spaces—without fear or threat of making a misstep.
If you have coaches who want to increase their multicultural competence, invite them to attend these MLA sessions! There is one per month, January through May. They are live via Zoom, free, and open to all coaches. No NSDA membership is required. Join us 30 minutes prior for a review of the previous session.
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| Understanding Multicultural Competence
January 24 at 7:00 p.m. CT
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Public Forum Debate Event Breakdown
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This new video breaks down a round of Public Forum Debate, including key terms, speech times and purposes, and strategies, as the elements unfold on screen. It's a great way to introduce students to the event for the first time.
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| I hope your state tournaments are going well! It is no small feat to organize and host a statewide tournament. Speech and debate is a superpower that transforms every single participant and the work you are doing creates the environment to make the transformation possible.
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